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  • 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

    Yeah, you.

    Don't pretend I don't see you sitting there in those really cute pants. I happen to like the bunny slippers, too.

    There are 33 days until New Year's Eve.

    New Year's Eve. You know, that evening every year until now we spent sitting and watching tv, seeing Dick Clark get younger while we're downing the cheesy ploofles, feeling like crap, and making promises we never intended to keep based on guilt and inaction during the rest of the year.

    Why not change that right now?

    For the rest of the year, let's see some dedication. Let's see how much you can do in one month of working it. Let's see how much exercise you can do.

    It's only 33 days.

    Here are the rules:

    1. No. falling. off. plan. I don't care if you need to lick something. Get over it. For the next 33 days, you are a lick-free zone.

    2. Drinking adequate water. You know what you need to hydrate your body, especially during winter.

    3. Exercising at least 150 minutes a week. Whether it's walking, hiking, snowshoeing, everyone can do something for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. YES, YOU. And no, bellydancing in the shower while singing Engelbert Humperdinck doesn't count.

    4. Checking into ADBB at least three times a week for accountability and to check in. I'm nosy and plan to ride your butts. I want to know what you ate and what you're doing for exercise and that you are drinking your water. Number the sections appropriately.

    5. Be Honest and Accountable. You're only lying to yourself if you try to fib. There's a part of the TOPS pledge that says, "even though I overeat in private my excess poundage is there for all the world to see". That's right. You can tell me you ran a half mile. But if it resulted in you tackling the Krispy Kreme man and eating the contents of his truck, I'm not buying that bill of powdery goods. I want you happy by NYE, not an accomplished mayor of a small and politically corrupt town.

    Are you going to be thinner and happier with something to celebrate on December 31, or are you going to keep up with the bad political charade of promising yourself something you know is a bunch of bullbockey?

    I'm tired of bullhockey and people coming in January 1st all depressed because they started screwing up around Thanksgiving and just kept having secret smooching sessions under the Mistletoe with the Pillsbury Dough Boy.

    I'm ready for everyone to honestly be able to come here on December 31 and be excited about the changes everyone has made NOW. For a change. You'll look back and know you did something pro-active, and not reactively as you used to. You did something to start off the year right rather than ending off a year wrong.

    I'm all about celebrating NYE and celebrating what I did right this year and plan to continue to do in the coming year.

    Get thin with us
    And take the chance
    Or eat that crap
    and split your pants!

    Goooo team!





    You can add one or more of these to your siggy line if it helps you laugh or be accountable or both!
    Last edited by cleochatra; November 29, 2005, 05:35 PM.
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  • #2
    Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

    Thanks Cleo. Boy no one can get away with being complacent around you, can they?

    You are right. Thanks for making me think, every single day (even though I try to avoid deep thinking whenever possible).
    Female, 46yrs, 5'3"

    Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
    Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07

    SW198.5/CW215/GW150







    Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23

    "Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."

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    • #3
      Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

      Another one to print out and carry with me. Thanks, Cleo. I am going to name my next kid after you! Oh, I am done having kids. Never mind!
      149.8/no weigh/ 119



      1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
      what the rungs mean to me:
      rung 1 - more veggies
      rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
      rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
      rung 4 - berries, melon
      rung 5 - wine -
      rung 6 - beans, hummus
      rung 7 - other fruits
      rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
      rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
      Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
      (on to pre-maintenance)

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      • #4
        Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

        I see two people signing up to be here every 2-3 days and be accountable.

        No pressure, Lady and Shannon.

        Who's next?
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        • #5
          Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

          Ok Cleo...here I am and I accept the challenge...I've been doing extremely well and want to do even better.

          I know it's possible to get close to goal by New Year's Eve. BTW...my new goal is 108. I have to change it as I didn't take into account the muscle I have built up through my weight training.

          I have no idea how to change the tickers...help!!
          Spikette
          Female
          5'1"
          SW 122 CW 117 Mini goal 110 Final goal 108


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          • #6
            Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

            Hi Ms. Cleo thank you for the PM I really needed it.Man I wish I could say the reason I've been away was becausse I was too busy being successful!!!!But I'm not beating myself up just jumping right back on the wagon.Today is day 1 for me so wish me luck
            I CAN RESIST EVERYTHING AND TEMPTATION.

            oscar wilde modified

            5ft 4in
            f,20
            07/20/2005

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            • #7
              Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

              Spikette-- you change these numbers in the code and then plug it back in. I'm glad you're in!

              PHP Code:
               http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/img/bar-retro2/cartooncat01/lb/118/103/118/.png 
              

              {{{lots2lose}}} There you are!!! Don't think you got out of the other challenge, either. Here, I'm just going to micromanage and boss people around. Missed you girl!
              ADBB Moderator Emeritus
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              • #8
                Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                I'm in, too! Today's day 2 of induction (again.... sigh.....) and I'm looking forward to your micro-managing, Cleo....... I need accountability.......
                Rev. Deb
                "I can be as good as I want to be!"



                50 yrs./F
                5'7"
                HW200#+/SW154#/CW147#/GW135#
                restarted 27 Nov. 05


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                • #9
                  Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                  ME ME ME

                  I'm late but count me in, May have to hold up on the exercise until I get my knee re-shot with Cortisone. (I FELL THIS WEEKEND AND JACKED IT UP AGAIN!)
                  Sharron - Musical Theatre Geek! Female, age 49 -
                  Second time arounder - started Atkins 2/2001 @440 lbs LOST 150 GAINED 110
                  Restarted 6/1/05 for the FINAL TIME @ 431 lbs Lost 80 Atkins
                  Came back 10/1 after losing 109 additional on Weight Watchers
                  Weight on 9/30/07 239.8! Lowest EVER!
                  If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat?

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                  • #10
                    Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                    Count me in...I was really bad from last Wednesday until Saturday. Got back on the wagon yesterday...(running from the cats!!!)
                    April in OK
                    Re-Start Date 5/20/08 (3rd,4th,10th? restart!)
                    CW 230 / 1st GW 215 / 2nd GW 200 / 3rd GW 180 / 4th GW 170 / 5th GW 160 / 6th GW 140 / 7th GW 135...
                    Height 5' 1.25"
                    Age 30
                    Female

                    Don't ever cheat!!! It's not worth it!

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                    • #11
                      Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                      OK! Good to see you all here!!! I will be riding your fannies from here until December 31, but you have to give to me, too.

                      I'll brb!
                      ADBB Moderator Emeritus
                      My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
                      Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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                      • #12
                        Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                        I'm in my friend. At least until Christmas Eve. I won't be able to check in on the PC until 2 Jan as will be away over Crimbo. Am I still allowed to join?!"! x
                        224/200/165
                        F 38 (5'7)
                        Currently doing couch to 5K program to start running and loving it Check out 'Get Running' if you have an iPhone.

                        24 LOST 35 TO GO
                        Mini Goals: 200/190/180/170/165




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                        • #13
                          Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                          Need a little extra reminder? OK, so I could work on style a little. I'll get to that. Here are things from which you could choose to elect to put in your siggy line as a reminder.





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                          • #14
                            Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                            I'm in. I wanna hit Onederland by Jan 1st (and while I've not gone off plan since restarting Jan. 2005, I have only been working out about 90 minutes a week lately)
                            Female/45/5'5
                            283/202/150

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                            • #15
                              Re: 34 Days until New Year's. I challenge you!

                              Well, that works for me, goin! I love it!

                              Work it sexy people!
                              ADBB Moderator Emeritus
                              My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
                              Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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